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Who can join GGMC?
GGMC is looking for tenor, baritone, and bass voices of any sexual orientation or gender identity searching to be part of an inclusive, supportive community!
Who will be present?
Your audition will be led by GGMC’s Artistic Director, Jared Fricks.
As a chorus in Greenville, SC, we inspire and foster community and compassion.
No a cappella auditions. You may also choose to accompany yourself on an instrument.
Please be prepared to arrive by your scheduled audition time.
Yes. Auditions are for aspiring members and alumni alike. Our Collaborative Pianist, Ted Munn, will be present. Select GGMC Leadership may also be present.
What happens during the audition?
Vocalizing: Director will instruct scales and simple vocalizing examples to get a sense of your vocal range.
A 'listen and repeat' section: Director will play a short succession of pitches on the piano and ask you repeat them back.
Prepared song: You will perform your prepared piece.
When will I receive my results?
Results should be expected the following day.
What if I’m not accepted?
You are always welcome to audition again at a later date.
Should your audition not result in a singing position in GGMC, we would love to utilize you as a non-singing member through volunteer work.
I’m an alumni member. If an issue should arise preventing you from being on time, or attending your scheduled audition, contact Artistic Director, Jared Fricks, at gvlgmc@gmail.com.
You're welcome to submit a track to accompany you, or provide sheet music in your preferred key. Various levels are available. “We are excited to share our music and message with new audiences and cement the chorus’s place within Greenville’s vibrant, diverse arts scene.”
The organization previously performed at First Baptist Church in downtown Greenville.
Heading into the new season, the chorus will be led by Interim Artistic Director Josh Harrington, who has served as its associate artistic director and accompanist since 2021.
Harrington also teaches middle school chorus at Christ Church Episcopal in Greenville and serves as organist at Greenwood First Baptist Church.
The GGMC’s Board of Directors also announced it has welcomed eight new members and officers, including:
- Elizabeth Delaney of Greenville Yoga – Board chair
- Retired marketing professional Donna Wyman – Vice chair
- Jim Davis, GGMC artistic director emeritus – Treasurer
- Nonprofit professional Keri Driggers – Secretary
- Robby Brady of The Brady Team realtors
- Angi inside sales representative Jessica Doscher
- Anna Okupinski of Community Tap
- Clay Smith, DEI consultant and drag performer
For more information, visit greenvillegaymenschorus.com.